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Netsuke of Two Deer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two deer carved from light brown material, with darker shading on lower legs and antlers. One deer has antlers; both have textured fur. Deer are on an oval base with a dark brown top and light brown bottom; base is decorated with small black designs around edge. Deer are positioned with heads lowered, as if butting heads, with antlered deer on top and slightly behind.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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